This artwork presents a still life composition with a mix of natural and man-made elements. The dominant colors are warm tones of green and yellow, creating a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The arrangement features various objects, including a white fluffy rug, a book, and what appear to be medication bottles, suggesting a contemplative and introspective theme. The overall composition is balanced, with the objects strategically placed to draw the viewer's attention. The artist seems to explore the juxtaposition between the organic and the synthetic, inviting the audience to reflect on the relationship between nature, wellness, and the human experience. ...
A graduate of Musashino Art University, Department of Visual Communication Design. System of Culture’s project began in 2017, creating “fabricated” photographs based on everyday realizations, constructed by drawing inspiration from various things such as paintings and films. While objectively observing contemporary society, the artist cynically and impassively creates meaningful moments, prompting us to shift our perspective subtly in our daily lives. Winner of the Patricia Karallis Prize at the “JAPAN PHOTO AWARD 2021” and has also exhibited at the “VOCA Exhibition 2022” at The Ueno Royal Museum in 2022. ...
PARCEL opened its doors in June 2019 in the corner of the DDD HOTEL in the East side of Tokyo Japan. In its distinctive space, a former parking lot, PARCEL aims to create a program that transcends various cultures with its focus centered on contemporary art, introducing a wide range of artists from both Japan and abroad.
Taku Sato, who has been engaged in the gallery business for many years, is the current gallery director, along with Sakie Takasu, a member of the art collective SIDE CORE, as the program advisor. In February 2022, “parcel” opens as an annex on the second floor of the Maruka Building, a gallery complex located behind PARCEL.
Through both spaces, PARCEL/parcel aims to send out multifaceted messages which rise in such an era, while creating a list of exhibitions and events which portray the characteristics of the gallery. A combination of a commercial gallery and a project space. ...
